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About 13th SC(E)

Traditional Mission

On order, the 13th SC(E) deploys, provides command and control
of assigned, attached and operationally controlled (OPCON)
units, and plans and provides sustainment, distribution, and
health service support for full spectrum operations.

Command and Control

Upon deployment, the 13th SC(E) assumes command and control of
assigned, attached, and OPCON sustainment units as directed by a
Corps or Combined/Joint Task Force (C/JTF) headquarters.

While in garrison, the 13th SC(E) provides command and control
for the 4th Sustainment Brigade and 13th Finance Management
Center and maintains Training and Readiness Authority (TRA) over
dozens of units across the Western United States.

Sustainment and
Distribution Support

Upon deployment, the 13th SC(E) provides sustainment and
distribution support on an area basis, and provides direct
support to Echelons Above Brigade (EAB) units within each
subordinate Sustainment Brigade Area of Operations (AO). The ESC
provides this support by synchronizing the distribution of Class
I (subsistence and gratuitous health and comfort items), Class
II (Clothing, individual equipment, tents, organizational tool
sets and kits, hand tools, administrative and housekeeping
supplies and equipment), Class III (bulk and packaged petroleum
products), Class IV (construction and barrier materials), Class
V (ammunition), Class VII (major end items), and Class IX
(repair parts and components). The ESC also manages and performs
maintenance operations for supported customers.

While on Fort Hood, the 13th SC(E) provides sustainment support
to all units on the installation, including the 1st Cavalry
Division, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, 36th Engineer Brigade,
41st Fires Brigade, 48th Chemical Brigade, 69th Air Defense
Artillery Brigade, 89th Military Police Brigade, 504th
Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, and several other tenant
organizations. Additionally, the ESC provides reinforcing
support to the Fort Hood Directorate of Logistics.